Suspect Arrested on Arson Allegations Following Grass Fire in Finley
FINLEY, CA — Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 38-year-old Finley resident on the afternoon of Thursday August 20th, in connection with a grass fire on Hill Lane.
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on August 20, 2026, deputies responded to reports of a grass fire in Finley. Neighboring residents informed responding officers that Keith Miller had allegedly fired a mortar or firearm near dry vegetation on the property prior to the fire.
Fire personnel contained the blaze while deputies attempted to establish contact with Miller. Following the issuance of a search warrant, deputies located Miller inside a detached garage, where he initially refused to exit.
Members from the Sheriff’s Office Patrol, Major Crimes, and COPTR units coordinated entry into the garage and detained Miller without incident. Authorities transported Miller to the Hill Road Correctional Facility, where he was booked on felony charges including arson and possession of a destructive device.
